The Bideford Railway Heritage Centre has restored the railway. The railway opened in 1855, being extended from Barnstaple and ran onwards to Torrington in 1871. For many years direct trains ran to and from London Waterloo, including the famous “Atlantic Coast Express.” Sadly the line fell victim of
From the Quay, head up Bridgeland Street and hang a left down this pretty street - Mill Street. Mill Street really is a hidden gem for unusual shopping. The stree hosts lots of quirky, local, independent shops and eateries.
Magpie & Hook is a modern craft shop and teaching studio on Mill Street Bideford. Providing haberdashery, and yarn and lots of sewing, knitting and crochet workshops
Poolside Kiosk sells drinks and snacks. You can also grab the table tennis bats from the Kisok should you fancy a game of ping pong on the recently installed Table Tennis Tables